Hajj
Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca
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Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims. Hajj is a mandatory religious duty for capable Muslims that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime by all adult Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey, and of supporting their family during their absence from home.
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Now, only ‘Muslim meal’ to have halal certificate: Air IndiaAir India, after merging with Vistara and expanding its operations, has mandated passengers to pre-book meals. Halal certification will now only be provided for pre-booked 'Muslim meals,' except for..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Hajj Policy 2025: India's Haj committee gets 70% quota, companion must for those above...While the order of priority was 70 plus applicants, ladies travelling without mehrams (LWM), and the general category in 2024, the new Haj policy has prioritised 65 plus applicants followed by ladies..DNA - Published | |
98 Indian pilgrims died during Hajj in Mecca: External affairs ministryThe External Affairs Ministry on Friday informed that 98 Indians died in Mecca this year during Hajj pilgrimage. "This year, 175,000 Indian pilgrims have visited Hajj so far... We have 98 Indian..IndiaTimes - Published | |
More than 1,000 dead during Hajj as heatwaves spread across the worldMore than 1,000 people have now died during the Hajj pilgrimage to the city of Mecca, it has been reported.Sky News - Published | |
Fourteen Jordanians die during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi ArabiaAt least 14 Jordanians have died and 17 are missing during the ongoing Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, authorities have said.Sky News - Published | |
First batch of Haj pilgrims from Srinagar depart for Saudi ArabiaThe first batch of pilgrims from Srinagar departed for Medina in Saudi Arabia on Thursday to perform Haj. A Haj pilgrim said, "We are thankful to the (central) government for extending us all necessary..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Union Minister Smriti Irani visits Madinah, meets Indian Haj volunteers, Umrah pilgrimsThe visit shall help provide a first hand insight into the arrangements required to be made for ensuring a comfortable Haj 2024 for the Indian pilgrims.DNA - Published | |
1.75 lakh quota of pilgrims fixed for Haj 2024IndiaTimes - Published | |
India, Saudi Arabia reaffirm commitment to enable more people to undertake HajjAs India prepares for Hajj 2024 and has invited applications from pilgrims, both India and Saudi Arabia at a joint press conference on Tuesday in Delhi reaffirmed their commitment to work together to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Omar Abdullah criticises construction of motorable road up to Amarnath shrine, says playing with environment not goodOmar Abdullah, a leader of the National Conference, has criticized the construction of a motorable road to the Amarnath cave shrine in Srinagar. He argues that it is detrimental to the environment and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
4,000+ Muslim women went on Haj without male companion: PM ModiIndiaTimes - Published | |
Mann Ki Baat: 4,000 Indian women performed Haj without 'mehram', it's 'huge transformation', says PM ModiPM Narendra Modi praised over 4,000 Muslim women for performing Hajj this year without a male companion known as 'mehram', calling it a "huge transformation". The reform was introduced in 2018 by..IndiaTimes - Published | |
As the Hajj gets under way, what is it, how long does it last and who can take part? More than 2.5 million Muslims from around the world have arrived in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for this year's Hajj. Sky News - Published | History created! Air India operates first all-women Haj flight to Jeddah, photos go viralThe flight was flagged off by Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs John Barla.DNA - Published |
PM Modi speaks with Saudi Crown Prince, thanks him for support during evacuation of Indians from SudanPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and thanked him for his country's "excellent support" during evacuation of..IndiaTimes - Published | SpiceJet starts Haj flight operationsJammu & Kashmir governor Manoj Sinha flagged off SpiceJet’s first Haj flight from Srinagar. The airline will operate special flights from Aurangabad, Vijayawada, Bhopal, Gaya and Srinagar to Jeddah..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kerala tops list of women going on Haj sans 'mehram'Building on the earlier policy (2018-22), the Haj policy 2023 also created the option for single women in the same age group to also apply as individuals and in keeping with the guidelines enabled the..IndiaTimes - Published | Kerala tops list of women Haj pilgrims sans male companionIndiaTimes - Published |
'Cashless' Haj for 1.4 lakh this year as govt will issue forex cardsWith the number of Haj pilgrims crossing 1.4 lakh this year, including the largest ever contingent of over 4,300 women above 45 years who will be travelling without Mehram (male companion), the..IndiaTimes - Published | 4.3k women to go for Haj sans male companions this yearFor the first time, the ministry of minority affairs and health ministry have come together to issue directions to states to not only enable pilgrims travelling on Haj 2023 to get the mandatory health..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indian enters Pakistan to complete his journey on foot to Saudi Arabia for HajjIndiaTimes - Published | Cost cut by Rs 50,000 relief for single women in new Haj policyIndiaTimes - Published |
Haj forms to be made available for free; 25 embarkation points in 2023, list insideThe Ministry for Minority Affairs said the Haj policy released on Monday will bring financial relief to pilgrims.DNA - Published | India’s Haj quota at around 1.75 lakh this yearAround 1.75 lakh pilgrims will be able to go for Haj to Saudi Arabia as per the quota assigned to India by Saudi Arabia this year. The application process for Haj is yet to be opened through the..IndiaTimes - Published |
British Muslims in uproar over hajj travel chaos Hundreds of British Muslims say they could lose thousands of pounds paid to a Saudi Arabian company responsible for this year's Hajj travel.Sky News - Published | Some individuals using their anti-Modi fixation to harm the youth: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi over Agnipath protestsThe Minority Affairs Minister was speaking to reporters after flagging off the first batch of Haj pilgrims from Maharashtra.DNA - Published |
No additional financial burden on Haj pilgrims even after abolition of subsidy: NaqviIndiaTimes - Published | First Hajj 2022 flight with 145 J&K pilgrims takes off from SrinagarThe Hajj flight is carrying 145 J&K pilgrims to Madina. The flights will carry a total of 5,737 pilgrims from the union territory to Saudi Arabia and will continue till June 20.IndiaTimes - Published |
After 2-year break, Haj pilgrimage to start from May 31After a two-year break due to restrictions in view of the pandemic, Indian Muslims will be able to travel for Haj this year as Saudi Arabia has allowed entry of international pilgrims. Given that the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
